Regular Bento Recipe
All bentos include spam, hot dog, chilled veggies, Japanese pickles.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Pickles
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Spam
Open the can of Spam and slice it into even pieces, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Cook the Hot Dogs
Boil or grill the hot dogs until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Pickles
If using store-bought pickles, simply remove them from the jar. If making your own, slice them into smaller pieces as desired.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Bento
In a bento box or a compartmentalized lunch container, arrange the sliced Spam, hot dogs, chilled veggies, and Japanese pickles neatly. Ensure that each component is separated to maintain freshness and flavor.